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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Days are getting longer, and that means it's time for a bright new day for undead X-Men, OTP Bombshells, and space archaeologists. SuperQueeros: all that's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer in comics today!

Generation X #87
It's time for some... fireworks! As Jubilee and M-Plate face off, Jubes' mutant power kicks back into existence to give her the upper hand against her former classmate! But will Jubilation remember how to use powers that she hasn't had since M-Day?Batwoman Corner:
In Batwoman #12, Kate returns to Brussels to find the twist that this whole year has been leading toward! Meanwhile, back in Bombshells United #12, that reality's Batwoman is discovering just how fated her love for the Question truly is.

Astonishing X-Men #8
X has brought back one of the X-Men's toughest foes: Proteus! Can Mystique, Bishop, and the rest of the X-Men deal with an undefeatable foe?

Doctor Aphra #17
The good doctor has a new crew, a new lady love, and a new mission to go along with it all! But who's the new leader of the Rebellion?Harley Quinn #38
The Penguin's attack on Harley's home worsens as the bad bird brings in the most ratchet rogues! Condiment King, Egghead, and Film Freak join the fight!Adventure Time Comics #20
Marceline has writers block and Bubblegum has a cavity!Wonder Woman Corner:Justice League #39 sees the team scattered to the four winds, while in Trinity #18 Diana and the team must adapt to the strange effects of Skartaris. In team up news, Diana and Conan conclude their crossover in Wonder Woman/Conan #6 while Bruce and Diana begin their crossover in The Brave and the Bold: Batman and Wonder Woman #1.

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Happy Valentine's Day! Its a perfect day to curl up with your appointed valentine (be it human, animal, or creamsicle) and ignore each other while you read about... SuperQueeros: all that's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer in comics today!

Justice League of America #24

Promethea is here, and she's ready to help the team toss the Queen! The Queen of Fables' days are numbered now, but will Frost have to give up her new normal once the rest of reality returns to its status quo?

X-Men Blue #21

The wee X-Men have teamed up with Venom to rocket across the universe and fight some space pirates in symbiote suits! Will our heroes be able to break up these happy couples?

Archie #28

Relationships are in flux and Archie has to make a decision!

Torchwood: The Culling #4

The story concludes! Will Gwen and Jack be able to come together and kill their daughter, or will she become Torchwood's newest intern? (Editor's Note: These events are not mutually exclusive.)

Suicide Squad #35

Hack is back, and she's out for revenge! Will the team be able to survive their "one who got away"?

Wonder Woman #40

Will Diana be able to pull off a Valentine's Day miracle and save the Swan that loves her? Or will this be Silver Swan's last, beautiful act before she falls?

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, this week's comics are focusing on love: the love between teammates, the love between supervillain and hideout, and the love between... SuperQueeros: all that's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer in comics today!

Backstagers 2018 Valentine's Day Special #1
It's the issue to get bae for V-day! The Backstagers are back, and this time the adventure is romance! Plus, the issue comes with a bevy of bonus stories!

Iceman #10
Speaking of hearts in jeopardy, Judah is fading fast as Iceman and his students team up to take down Daken. But can Bobby beat a Wolverine juiced up on a Death Seed?

Bombshells United #11
Now that they are out of the labyrinth, Batwoman and the rest of the Bombshells must find a way to defeat Black Adam and save Spain!

Harley Quinn #37
Now that Man-Bat is off the island, Penguin has come snooping around. Can Harley keep this cold blooded crime boss from stealing her turf?

Harley & Ivy Meet Betty & Veronica #5
B and V face down the dastardly denizens of Gotham, only to find that the Riverdale they left behind has attracted some of their big city foes!

Adventure Time #73
Finn and Jake vanquish their much more well liked doppelgängers! Will anyone think they are saving the day?

Transformers: Lost Light #14
The Scavengers go on a quest. The ultimate quest. In that it may very well be their last.

Monday, January 29, 2018

Will Doctor Aphra get the girl? Can Harley Quinn beat Man-Bat at his own game? Will Cheryl finally catch Josie's eye? All this in this week's... SuperQueeros: all that's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer in comics today!

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #16
Sparks are flying! Aphra is still under the control of Triple-Zero (read: Evil C3PO), and that bond is starting to spark. Meanwhile, sparks are flying between Dr. Aphra and Magna Tolvan, who has finally caught up with the archeologist of her dreams. Will Aphra and Tolvan finally set aside their differences and turn this spark into a flame? Or is Triple-Zero going to ruin their moment, just like his less evil, more golden counterpart?Harley Quinn #36
Harley juices up on Man-Bat serum! Man, this book sure knows how to show a reader a chaotic good time!Riverdale #10
Find out what Kevin gets up to between episodes in this anthology series!

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

The last week of the first month of 2018: time for crossovers, slumber parties, and a glimpse into the alternate possible futures ahead of us! SuperQueeros: all that's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer in comics today!

Steven Universe #12

Steven Universe is all about fighting ever-present threats. They tackle invaders, assault, loneliness, and so much more! This month, Steven and the Gems are battling a pernicious foe: stress! Can a sleepover calm Connie's nerves, or will the bespectacled broadswordswoman be a nervous wreck for her exam? (Editor's Note: Wow. You had to STRETCH for that alliteration.)

Justice League of America #23
Killer Frost's greatest wish is granted by the Queen of Fables. Will her teammates be able to talk her down from the life she's been dreaming of since she got her powers, or is this the end of Frost's heroic turn?

Lumberjanes #46
Enter the cryptid cowgirl, Emmy! What beasties is this new bestie bringing to the jackalope hunt?

Teen Titans #16

To get to Starfire, this villain will go through all of San Francisco! Can Kory beat back this baddie and save the city?

X-Men Blue #20 and X-Men Blue Annual #1
The time-displaced X-Men made it back to their home time, only to team up with Magneto in order to fight... themselves?! Plus, in their first Annual, the OG5 team up with Venom to fight aliens!Jughead: The Hunger #3
Jughead and Betty face off for the second time! Who will emerge from the battleground, and at what cost?Batgirl #19
Batgirl and Operator must battle a blizzard to take on the Penguin! But in when Gotham is at a standstill, is the Penguin the perpetrator... or an ally?

Wonder Woman #39

Diana takes on the Silver Swan, Jason worries he'll be the next enemy of his sister, and Steve meets the Female Furies!

Transformers: Lost Light #13
Rodimus takes on the unenviable role of Autobot mediator! Will he survive the experience?Suicide Squad #34
With the rest of the squad out of commission, it's Juan's time to shine! Can one petty criminal save the entire human race?

Hellblazer #18
John is caught between a gun and a stupid grin. Can he charm his way out of this occult cock up?

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Gosh, I love a week of great covers! Every book is wearing its finest duds for this week's... SuperQueeros: all that's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer in comics today!

Batwoman Corner:

In Bombshells United #10, Kate and Renee take down Black Adam in the tombs of Isis, while in her eponymous title, Batwoman #11, Kate tangles with Professor Pyg!

Harley Quinn #35

Since we said farewell to Harley last week, it's only fitting that she stick around this week too. And thank goodness that she did, because there's a mysterious bat man stealing her friends!

Wonder Woman Corner:

Justice League #37 finds Diana and the gang up against their biggest, most evil fan, the fittingly named... The Fan! Meanwhile, in Trinity #17, Diana and her friends' quest to find her lost homeland hits a snag when they get shipwrecked on a dino island! Meanwhile, in Wonder Woman and Conan #5, Diana and Conan are stymied on their journey too, though their obstacles are a murder of crows and a thirst for vengeance!

America #11

America has found her people! But can Planeta Fuertona survive her citizenship?

Generation X #86

The team works to take down M without their mentor on hand to help! Can Gen X take down their vampiric nemesis without the help of their vampiric tutor? And what Gen X alumn is waiting in the wings to save them? All of the living and undead ones are accounted for...

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Sun rise, sun set, sun time warp back to the 1960s. This week we bid adieu to Harley Quinn, while welcoming Juan and the baby Braddock. Oh, and the X-Men are time-traveling again. SuperQueeros: all that's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer in comics today!

Harley Quinn #34

Harley's solo series is coming to a close in issue #34! With political plots and character deaths in the rearview mirror, where is the clown psychologist of crime directing her horse to ride? Into the sunset, or onto a new stage?

Harley Quinn: Be Careful What You Wish For #1

If you're missing Harley after reading issue #34, then pick up this expanded story. Originally deputing in a Loot Crate, this tale of unimaginable power and the crazy person who uncorks it is sure to tide you over until...

Suicide Squad #33

This issue the team gets a new member: Juan. But is he just a powerless punching bag or will Waller's latest volunteer mark the beginning of a new era in Task Force X?

Justice League of America #22

When Batman assembled the JLA, he was aiming to take down one big threat: The Queen of Fables! This enemy is beyond the team's wildest imaginings - because that's where she's from! Can Ray, Vixen, and the rest of the team take down this powerful reality warper, or will the Queen warp the team to her purposes?

X-Men Blue #19

Iceman, Marvel Girl, and the rest of the original X-Men are back where they started, but so are their earlier selves! Will the X-Men whoop the X-Men, or will the presence of Professor X calm everyone down?

Archie #27
The conclusion of "The Heart of Riverdale" finds everything in a state of flux. Will the gang survive their first major story arc?

X-Men Gold Annual #1

The Excaliber team reunites in order to meet the new Braddock baby!Wonder Woman #38
The Silver Swan is out for revenge, and her former best friend is the only target in her sonic sights!